Chromium Picolinate (NOW)

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Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the overprocessing of our foods. One capsule provides 170% of the daily value for the essential element. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels. Chromium, in a form called chromium picolinate, has been studied for its potential role in altering body composition. Preliminary research in animals and humans1 suggested that chromium picolinate increases fat loss and promotes a gain in lean muscle tissue. Double-blind research has also reported a reduction in body fat2 and body weight3 in people given 400 mcg of chromium (as chromium picolinate) per day for three months.

References

McCarty MF. The case for supplemental chromium and a survey of clinical studies with chromium picolinate. J Appl Nutr 1991;43:5966.
Kaats GR, Blum K, Fisher JA, Adelman JA. Effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. Curr Ther Res 1996;57:7456.
Kaats GR, Blum K, Pullin D, et al. A randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study of the effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a replication and extension of a previous study. Curr Ther Res 1998;59:37988.

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